9) Prison Grievance Coordinator
Earnings: $445,000
Where: New York City Board of Correction, New York
Technically called a correctional standards review specialist, a jail grievance coordinator typically deals with inmates’ complaints about missing or stolen property or visitation rights being denied. In 2014, it was one of the highest-earning positions in New York City, surpassing Mayor Bill de Blasio’s yearly salary of $225,000.
